Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 29/09/2026Anthropic is effectively telling investors: AI may transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialisation, electricity or the Internet... ... while simultaneously warning them that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” Jeeez, decisions, decisions! 122
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 24/09/2026The OpenAI agent(s) exceeded an inadequately enforced authorisation boundary. Again. Thanks for reading. 032
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 20/09/2026nypost.com/2026/09/19/u...nypost.comOpenAI and Anthropic oversold AI security breaches to pressure feds into protecting turf: insidersOpenAI and Anthropic hyped “rogue AI” security breaches to pressure Washington into a regulatory partnership that would cement their industry dominance, tech insiders told The Post R… 012
Reposted by Mike ThompsonJavvad Malik @j4vv4d.com · 30/06/2026Thought-provoking post... does anyone know what a vulnerability even is anymore? research.empiricalsecurity.com/rese… 011
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 15/06/2026Well, looks like Keir has just reinvented the cybercafe industry, except this time they'll be in vape shops. 130
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 15/06/2026Yeah, best of luck. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukStarmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platformsThe prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children. 100
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 12/06/2026Common sense from @ciaranm.bsky.social. Problem is, where's all the common sense when you need it most? www.thetimes.com/article/e895...thetimes.comIf ministers fear X fuels disorder, they should stop using itThe government voices concern about the social media platform spreading hate but has hundreds of accounts that help make it a success 032
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 13/05/2026I may have lobbied for this long overdue update of archaic legislation. Now, lawmakers - make it so. therecord.media/uk-moves-to-...therecord.mediaUK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaulThe proposed reforms, outlined in briefing documents published alongside the King’s Speech opening a new parliamentary session, would update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 as part of a broader national ... 060
Reposted by Mike ThompsonCiaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Stunningly good on Claude mythos and the long term technical debt of the internet finally being called in 0132
Reposted by Mike ThompsonCiaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 14/04/2026This paper represents a small but deeply impressive and genuinely important achievement by the much maligned British state in what is probably the most important global issue of our era. Hear me out ( 🧵) 1/ www.aisi.gov.uk/blog/our-eva...aisi.gov.ukOur evaluation of Claude Mythos Preview’s cyber capabilities | AISI WorkWe conducted cyber evaluations of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview and found continued improvement in capture-the-flag (CTF) challenges and significant improvement on multi-step cyber-attack simulati... 4228135
Reposted by Mike ThompsonGabby HC @scriblit.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Liz Truss waiting patiently by her phone for Reform to ring, not realising it's actually a penguin biscuit 533083610
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 07/01/2026So, is the site formerly known as Twitter now to be known as 12chan? 031
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 28/12/2025Hmmm, @wired.com here, taking my security seriously™. It would have been nice to hear about this from them, or at least Condé Nast. Alas... 240
Reposted by Mike ThompsonBSides London @bsideslondon.bsky.social · 08/12/2025We've managed to release some more general admission tickets for #BSidesLDN2025 this Saturday (13 Dec). Please only snaggle one if you can be with us on Saturday! bit.ly/BSidesLDN202... #Security #BSides #Londonbit.ly 0611
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 06/12/2025Only a UK protestor would throw apple crumble and custard at something. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFour arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of LondonThe group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. 041
Reposted by Mike ThompsonMike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 16/11/2025Blue Sunday, or something like that. Anyway, my reconstruction of a truly original dancefloor banger. www.mixcloud.com/appsecbloke/...mixcloud.comBlue MondayA reconstruction of the 1983 classic by New Order, using vocal, choir and 'whoosh' samples from the original single, and the following instruments: Arturia Mini V4 Arturia Prophet-5 V Arturia Solina ... 163
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 16/11/2025Blue Sunday, or something like that. Anyway, my reconstruction of a truly original dancefloor banger. www.mixcloud.com/appsecbloke/...mixcloud.comBlue MondayA reconstruction of the 1983 classic by New Order, using vocal, choir and 'whoosh' samples from the original single, and the following instruments: Arturia Mini V4 Arturia Prophet-5 V Arturia Solina ... 163
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 10/11/2025Love this. ❄️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukCanadian Premier League final: Atletico Ottawa's 'icicle kick' lights up blizzard-hit finalAtletico Ottawa win the North Star Cup with an 000
Reposted by Mike ThompsonNewsThump @newsthump.com · 09/11/2025NEWS! BBC appoints Big Sam to shore things up until the end of the season newsthump.com/2025/11/09/b...newsthump.comBBC appoints Big Sam to shore things up until the end of the seasonSam Allardyce has been spotted outside BBC headquarters, as rumours swirl that he’ll be brought in to steady the ship until the end of the season. 03317
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 23/10/2025RIP, Dave Ball. One of my musical heroes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSoft Cell co-founder Dave Ball dies, aged 66The musician, best known for Tainted Love and Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, died in his sleep at home. 141
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 01/10/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWhy burnout is a growing problem in cybersecurityFacing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce. 195
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 30/09/2025At this rate, the Online 'Safety' Act will reduce the UK to just one available image or GIF. www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/20...media.tenor.coma cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine . 021
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 26/09/2025Quite. Labour are effectively chauffeuring Reform into power. 040
Reposted by Mike ThompsonMꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Raptcha: select all boxes with people ascending to Heaven 1139680
Reposted by Mike ThompsonLukasz Olejnik @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social · 24/09/2025They also likely used a computer. 610119
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 23/09/2025Eeeee this brings back memories of when the TalkTalk attack of 2015 was carried out by "Russia-backed cyber jihadists". Except that it wasn't. 120
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 08/09/2025Anyone an @owasp.org member and has successfully renewed their membership this year? How? 111
Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 03/09/2025I mean, the biggested car parking scams are operated legally. Just sayin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukParking fines: How to protect yourself from common scamsFour simple tips to make sure you don't fall victim to fake texts or payment demands from BBC expert Nick Stapleton. 040
Reposted by Mike ThompsonGraham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 26/08/2025"A party that truly belongs to all of us..." So long as you're on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Would be more appropriate if "Your Party" stopped supporting toxic platforms and helped promote the likes of Bluesky and Mastodon. cc @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social, @zarahsultana.bsky.social 194
Reposted by Mike ThompsonBleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 21/08/2025Noah Michael Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in April.bleepingcomputer.comScattered Spider hacker gets sentenced to 10 years in prisonNoah Michael Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in April. 065